2009/09/22 City Council Resolution 2009-98Resolution No. 2009 -98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Supporting
OCTOBER 2009, as
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, last year the City of Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety responded to 176 domestic
violence calls; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park recognizes that the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's
privacy, dignity, and security due to the systematic use of emotional, physical, sexual, psychological, and
economic control; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence happens in the homes of the rich, the poor, the religious, and the non -
religious. It is present in the homes of people of all races. In other words, there is terrorism on American
soil — in our families— and it continues to increase; and
WHEREAS, one out of every three women experiences physical assault by a partner during adulthood — a
health care threat of epidemic proportions; and
WHEREAS, stopping the cycle of vicious criminal assault in the home requires a coordinated effort
between the criminal justice system and the agencies that provide services to victims — as well as the
resolve and courage of survivors; and
WHEREAS, our focus is to increase education and awareness on domestic violence, its causes, signs,
prevention, and treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby
support the month of October 2009 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rohnert Park and urges all
citizens to participate in local, national, and global educational campaigns.
DULYAND REGULARLY this 22nd day of September, 2009.
ATTEST CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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A lerk _ Arnie Breeze, fta.
BELFORTE: AYE CALLINAN: AYE MACIZEIQZIE: AYE STAFFORD: ABSENT BREEZE: AYE
AYES:. (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)